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Yarmouth Yards – Revitalizing St. Thomas for a Sustainable Future

Mar 31, 2025

In this episode of “Better Cities by Design”, we explore St. Thomas, Ontario, a Canadian city with a proud transportation history that is now shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and urban development. Once known as the “Railway City,” St. Thomas is embracing a new chapter in its legacy with the creation of Yarmouth Yards, a 1,500-acre industrial park anchored by PowerCo’s electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory.

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Join the Mayor of St. Thomas, Joe Preston, and Scott Arbuckle, Arcadis Canada’s Country Director, as they tour the site with our correspondent Grayden Laing. Together, they share insights into this transformative project, the vision behind it, and its far-reaching implications for the city, the region, and beyond.

From its 19th-century origins as a railway hub to becoming a key player in Canada’s automotive industry, St. Thomas has always been a city of movement and growth. Today, the rise of electric vehicles and green energy has presented St. Thomas with a chance to rebuild its economy and redefine its identity. The Yarmouth Yards industrial park is the centerpiece of St. Thomas’ transformation. Spanning 1,500 acres, it will house PowerCo’s EV battery gigafactory on a 377-acre site, with space for additional manufacturing facilities, housing, and infrastructure. This development not only supports the green economy but also lays the groundwork for long-term urban development.

Take a closer look at how St. Thomas is building a sustainable future and hear from the people leading this transformation in this episode of “Better Cities by Design”.

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